Ownership Concentration, Family Control, and Auditor Choice

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amoonejad ◽  
Mehdi Safari Geraily
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Family Control ◽  
Quality Audit ◽  
Auditor Choice ◽  
Audit Firms ◽  
The Relationship

The present study investigates the relationship between ownership concentration and family control, with the choice of high-quality auditors. For this purpose, a sample of 94 firms listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange during the years 2011 to 2015 were selected and the research hypotheses were tested using logistic regression model. The findings indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between ownership concentration and the choice of high-quality audit firms. However, there was not any evidence of a significant relationship between family ownership and a choice of high quality audit firms. The findings, in addition to filling the Empirical gap in this area can be useful for investors, the Tehran Stock Exchange and other stakeholders.

Ownership concentration, family control, and auditor choice

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim Darmadi
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Family Control ◽  
Public Firms ◽  
Auditor Choice ◽  
Big 4

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to extend the existing, yet limited, literature on the influence of ownership concentration and family control on the demands for high-quality audits. This study focusses on an emerging market, namely, Indonesia, where ownership concentration and family control are relatively higher than those in developed markets. Design/methodology/approach – The sample consists of 787 firm-year observations of public firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Following prior studies, a firm is considered using a higher quality audit when its external auditor is one of the Big 4 audit firms. Logistic regressions are employed to test research hypotheses. Findings – Empirical evidence obtained reveals that firms with higher ownership concentration are more likely to hire a Big 4 auditor. Hence, in such firms, high-quality audits are employed to mitigate agency issues. However, when the controlling shareholder is a family, the association between ownership concentration and the demands for high-quality auditors turns negative, implying that family-controlled firms tend to sustain opaqueness gains by hiring lower quality auditors. Originality/value – Previous empirical studies examining the influence of ownership concentration and family control on auditor choice are relatively limited in the literature and are heavily focussed on developed economies. In addition, the present study is one of the first to investigate the association between family control and auditor choice in the context of a developing economy.

scholarly journals IPO underpricing and audit quality: Evidence from the alternative investment market in the UK

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alhadab
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Ipo Underpricing ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Audit Firms ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quality Evidence ◽  
Alternative Investment

This paper aims to investigate the relationship between audit quality and IPO underpricing for IPO firms that went public on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange in the UK. Prior research has examined this relationship; however, there has been no work investigates this relation for IPO firms that went public on the AIM market. Based on a sample of 413 IPOs, the findings of the current study reassure prior literature that high quality auditors are associated with a lower level of IPO underpricing. The findings show that high quality audit firms help to reduce the level of information asymmetry around the IPO and, therefore, this leads to reduce the level of IPO underpricing. Further, size, liquidity ratio, and high litigation industries are found to contribute the IPO underpricing on the AIM market.

scholarly journals Feedback Environment and Creativity in Education Organizations

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Ying-Leh Ling ◽  
Fairuz Ismail ◽  
Abdul Ghani Kanesan Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Feedback Environment ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Inferential Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to examine the relationship between feedback environment practices and creativity in the educational organizations. This study is a quantitative study. A total of 40 polytechnic students from Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak are randomly selected to participate in this study. Data were obtained using a set of questionnaire consisting of three parts. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Inferential analysis involves <em>t</em> test and Pearson correlation. The findings have shown that the level of feedback environment based on students' perception is high. Simultaneously, the level of creativity among the students is also high. The findings indicated that there is no significant difference in feedback environment between genders. Furthermore, the study also showed a significant and positive relationship between feedback environment and students’ creativity. The results of this study have several implications directly to the formation of high-quality students as feedback environment and students’ creativity are interrelated and inseparable in educational organizations.

The relationship between audit components and audit expectation gap in listed companies on the Tehran stock exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Salehi ◽  
Fariba Jahanbin ◽  
Mohammad Sadegh Adibian
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Audit Fees ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Expectation Gap ◽  
Audit Firms ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The expectation gap between auditors and users has recently been the topic of many controversies. This paper aims to evaluate the relationship between auditor’s characteristics and audit expectation gap among information users in listed companies on the Tehran stock exchange market. In other words, the study attempts to find whether there is a significant relationship between audit components and the audit expectation gap or not. Design/methodology/approach The multiple regression model is used to test the hypotheses. Research hypotheses are tested using a sample of 78 listed companies on the Tehran stock exchange during 2012-2016, by using integrated data technique of the multiple regression model. Findings The findings show that standard audit fees are not significantly associated with the audit expectation gap. Furthermore, audit fees are negatively associated with the audit expectation gap, which provides that allocated audit price in financial statements gives useful information for external and internal individuals. Predictably, it is recommended that audit opinion significantly determines the level of the audit expectation gap. The authors also find that the independence of the director boards and audit committee members fulfill the expectation gap of individual users. Moreover, finding the negative impact of audit firms ranking on the expectation gap, supports the idea of higher ranked audit firms provide high quality services, and consequently, more reliable information. Finally, the results show that the audit record is positively associated with the audit expectation gap. Originality/value As all recent studies on the expectation gap were qualitative, the present study is the first paper, which measures the expectation gap quantitatively through the statistical method.

Financially Qualified Audit Committee Member and Corporate Sustainability: Evidence from Emerging Economy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashfaque Banbhan ◽  
Xinsheng Cheng ◽  
Nizam Ud Din
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Committee Member ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Accrual Quality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper examines the relationship between financial qualification of the audit committee (AC) chairman on corporate sustainability (CS) in developing the economy of Pakistan, which has a weak corporate environment. In a sample of companies listed on Pakistan Stock exchange (PSX) during 2010-2014. Empirical results of 1020 firm-year observations indicate that the presence of financially qualified AC chairman has a positive relationship with firm&rsquo;s accrual quality. The results found that accounting qualification of AC chairman has significant positive relation with CS performance. Furthermore, the study found that powerful CEO is also not able to influence CS in the presence of accounting qualified AC chairman, but this result is not present if AC chairman is non-accounting qualified. This study extends the literature on the impact of accounting qualification of AC members and CS and offers some significant understanding into efficient corporate practices to achieve sustainability goals. This study suggests the presence of accounting qualified member in AC which results in effective monitoring for the increased financial performance of the organization.

Parolee–Parole Officer Rapport: Does It Impact Recidivism?

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (11) ◽  
pp. 3581-3602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa W. Chamberlain ◽  
Matthew Gricius ◽  
Danielle M. Wallace ◽  
Diana Borjas ◽  
Vincent M. Ware
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Violent Offender ◽  
Parole Officer ◽  
Officer Training ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Parole Officers ◽  
It Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Parole officers are an integral part of parolees’ reentry process and success. Few studies, however, have examined whether the quality of the relationship between parolees and their parole officer influences outcomes such as recidivism. This study assesses how recidivism is affected by the quality of the relationship that parolees have with their parole officers. Using the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI) dataset, we use parolees’ perceptions of their relationship with their parole officer to determine whether they have established a positive or negative relationship, and whether these types of relationships differentially affect recidivism. Results show that parolees who have a negative relationship with their parole officer have higher rates of recidivism, while a positive relationship lowers parolees’ likelihood of recidivating. An implication of this study emphasizes parole officer training that develops positive, high-quality relationships with parolees. Further implications are discussed below.

scholarly journals Does the presence of independent directors reduce the practices of earnings management? The moderating role of family ownership concentration

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 638-654
Author(s):  
Deaa Al-Deen Al-Sraheen ◽  
Khaldoon Ahmad Al Daoud
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

While often criticized, the independence of directors remains a crucial criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of the monitoring role of boards. This study examines the relationship between board independence and earnings management, paying attention to moderation role of family ownership concentration on this relationship using a sample of services companies listed on Amman Stock Exchange ASE. This study documented a significant and negative association between board independence and earnings management. In addition, the moderating role of family ownership concentration on this relationship was also negative. Thus, the board’s monitoring function was inefficient due to the concentration of ownership. These results were obtained through using multiple and sequential regression analysis for the research data from 2013 to 2016. This study provides new ideas for future research such as examining the impacts of the migration of capitals and investors from neighbouring countries such as Syria and Iraq.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGARUH FRAUD TRIANGLE DALAM MENDETEKSI KECURANGAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Mardianto Mardianto ◽  
Carissa Tiono
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Liquidity Risk ◽  
The Other ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Fraud Triangle ◽  
Control Variables ◽  
Significant Positive Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

<p><em>This study analyzed the effect of the elements from fraud triangle, which included pressure (LEV, ROA, ACHANGE), opportunity (BDOUT), and rationalization (AUDCHANGE) in detecting fraudulent financial statement. Control variables that will be included in this study are firm’s age, firm’s size, liquidity risk, and managerial ownership. The sample that will be used in this study is non-financial companies that are listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange in the periode of 2011-2016. From the result, this study showed that change of assets (ACHANGE) and change of auditors (AUDCHANGE) has a significant positive relationship with the fraudulent financial statement, while the other variables such as leverage (LEV), return on asset (ROA) and ineffective monitoring (BDOUT) has no significant in the relationship with the fraudulent financial statement.</em></p><p>Penelitian ini meneliti pengaruh dari elemen <em>fraud triangle</em>, yaitu tekanan (LEV, ROA, ACHANGE), kesempatan (BDOUT), dan rasionalisasi (AUDCHANGE) dalam mendeteksi kecurangan laporan keuangan. Variabel kontrol yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah umur perusahaan, ukuran perusahaan, <em>liquidity risk, </em>dan kepemilikan manajerial. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah perusahaan non-keuangan yang terdaftar pada Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2011-2016. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut ditemukan variabel perubahan aset (ACHANGE) dan pergantian auditor (AUDCHANGE) memiliki pengaruh signifikan positif terhadap kecurangan laporan keuangan, sedangkan variabel lainnya yaitu <em>leverage </em>(LEV), <em>return on asset </em>(ROA) dan <em>ineffective monitoring </em>(BDOUT) memiliki pengaruh yang tidak signifikan terhadap kecurangan laporan keuangan</p>

scholarly journals Pengaruh Fee Audit, Tenure Audit, Rotasi Audit Terhadap Kualitas Audit dengan Komite Audit Sebagai Variabel Moderasi pada Perusahaan Sektor Keuangan yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia

Jurnal EBI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Isra Laili
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Audit Fees ◽  
Quality Audit ◽  
Insignificant Effect ◽  
The Relationship

This test aims to test the effect of audit fees, audit tenure, audit rotation on audit quality with the audit committee as a moderating variable (empirical studies on financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange for the financial sector 2012-2016) The population in this study was 71 companies. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling and the number of samples was 23 companies. The model used in this study is Moderated Regression Analysis using panel data and processed using the Eviews 9.5 application. Results: Audit fees have a positive and insignificant effect on audit quality, audit tenure has a negative and insignificant effect on audit quality, audit rotation has a positive and significant effect. on the quality of the audit. The audit committee has a positive and significant effect on the relationship between audit fees and audit quality, the audit committee has a negative and insignificant effect on the relationship between audit tenure and audit quality, the audit committee has a positive and insignificant effect on the relationship between audit rotation and audit quality. This shows that the audit committee only mediates the relationship between the audit fee variable and audit quality.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Ownership Structure and Dividend Policy: An Application in Vietnam Stock Exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-146
Author(s):  
Thi Xuan Anh Tran ◽  
Quoc Tuan Le
Keyword(s):  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Institutional Investors ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Payout Policy ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
H Index ◽  
Dividend Payout ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Ownership Composition ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This research examines the possible association between ownership structure and Vietnam listed companies’ dividend payout policy over the period of 2009 – 2015. We have investigated 642 listed firms in Hochiminh stock exchange and Hanoi stock exchange, using pannel data analysis. Ownership structure is described with two main sub-variables: ownership concentration and ownership composition. Specifically, the Herfindahl index (or H-index) was applied to measure the level of ownership concentration /dispersion for all major shareholders in the company, including the five biggest investors, corporate institutional investors, the ownership concentration level, and foreign investors. It has been observed that the H-index of all major shareholders has an average of less than 0.5 but the value of the H-index of institutional investors at 0.594 indicates that institutional investors are more likely to be concentrated in the hands of large institutional investors. The result showed linear relationship between institutional ownership and the dividend rate, but not statistically significant for the relationship between managerial ownership and dividend payout ratio.

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